American online and mobile food ordering and delivery platform
Olo is rolling out its consumer app to mirror in-store pricing, positioning itself against DoorDash and Uber Eats. The push aims to cut delivery costs for customers and restaurants, but transparency and privacy concerns persist as rivals consolidate and explore new growth avenues.
Serve Robotics has expanded its autonomous sidewalk delivery rollout in Washington and San Jose, while continuing partnerships in Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami. Uber has divested its stake, signaling a strategic pivot as Serve scales the fleet and explores coordination with new partners.
At TIFF 2026, studios are bypassing fall festivals while markets expand. Major releases skip screenings, while the market and Red Sea Fund-backed projects push Toronto as a hub for sales and international partnerships. TIFF’s evolving role mirrors a broader shift in how studios reach audiences and win awards amid a crowded fall slate.
DoorDash is expanding nationwide Costco delivery in the U.S., joining Uber Eats in extending grocery delivery networks. The move follows DoorDash’s existing partnerships in Puerto Rico and Australia and comes as Costco membership drives delivery uptake. Uber Eats is extending its Costco delivery to nearly 600 locations, while Instacart and Amazon face intensified competition in the grocery space.
DoorDash has agreed to pay $131.5 million to settle a New York City inquiry into how it pays delivery workers. The deal covers about 264,000 Dashers, with most payments under $50 and a median around $48. The city says the payout also resolves questions about on-call time and wage calculations, while the company will submit monthly pay-data to the city for three years.
DoorDash is beta-testing a texting-based ordering assistant in the United States, allowing users to text orders, reorders, and menu items. The feature integrates with existing Ask DoorDash tools and can suggest items or send restaurant photos. A waitlist for US users has been opened while competitors expand in AI-powered delivery.